Online Learning Platforms and Covenant University Students’ Academic Performance in Practical Related Courses during COVID-19 Pandemic
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This study examines the effectiveness of online learning platforms (Zoom and Moodle) and
their effect on the academic performance of Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, students studying
practical-related courses during COVID-19. This study specifically seeks to determine students’
attitudes towards online learning platforms, investigate the effectiveness of these platforms on
practical-related courses as well as ascertain the effect of Zoom and Moodle platforms on the students’
academic performance during the Pandemic. Data were gathered through a survey of 380 CU
students through the purposive sampling technique to pick students offering practical related courses.
Results show that due to the effectiveness of the platforms (Zoom and Moodle) and the positive
communication between lecturers and students via these platforms, students would like to see online
learning continually adopted after the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings further show that students had
no difficulties using these platforms. Due to the sheer adaptability of the online learning platforms
used during the pandemic, the usage of Zoom and Moodle had a favorable impact on student’s
academic achievement in practical-related courses. The study concludes that distance learning is a
future direction in teaching practical-related courses because of the flexible nature of the platforms.
Thus, universities in this part of the world should invest more in online education platforms to
maintain academic continuity, especially during times of emergency.
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H Social Sciences (General), HE Transportation and Communications